Role SummaryOur manager of Paint Operations is responsible for managing the shift, ensuring production goals are met and developing a team in our state of the art Paint Department. This role will report the the Sr. Manager of Paint Operations and is located on site in Normal, IL
Responsibilities- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice processes. Vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
- Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on operational activities
- Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance
- Develop in-house systems and procedures to meet the needs of external customers
- Respond to quality issues by putting in containment actions, full analysis, poka-yokes (error proofing), and implementing short-term and long-term countermeasures
- Update quality documentation and communicate to carry forward lessons learned from quality concerns in new customer contracts
- Ensure that plant schedule for vehicle builds is fulfilled by operation deliverables
- Introduce new systems and procedures where appropriate
- Undertake internal and process audits of the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Direct reports are: Group Leaders Team Leaders and production workers
- Establish and refine quality sign-off instructions, standards and documentation
- Report against agreed quality metrics
- In conjunction with the Supplier Quality Assurance function, reduce the effect of non-conforming supplier materials on the production area quality
- Produce written reports and make presentations
- Undertake continuous training and development
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
- Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization
- Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required
- Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
- Help set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports and ensure KPIs are met
Qualifications- 5-7 yearsexperience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role
- Cross-functional operations in a manufacturing setting
- Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers to solve quality issues and improve processes
- 3-4 years' experience working in a painting environment (Pretreatment/E-coat, Sealer, Primer, Basecoat and Clearcoat)
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or experience equivalent
Pay DisclosureThe salary range for this role is $102,000-$127,900 for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.
The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than October 16th, 2026.
